WHALE Honors Inspiring Preservation Projects and Preservation Heroes
At its 2014 Annual Meeting on May 14, WHALE presented preservation awards to some remarkable historic preservation projects in Greater New Bedford that have been completed in the last year. Additionally, two individuals received recognition. Carol Ann Nelson was awarded the Catherine Crapo Bullard Award. For many years, first with the Preservation Partnership and then […]
WHALE ANNUAL MEMBERS’ MEETING & PRESERVATION AWARDS CELEBRATION
Wednesday, May 14, 2014, 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Waypoint Event Center, NB Join your fellow WHALE members and friends for our annual gathering. Learn about WHALE’s current preservation projects from Executive Director Teri Bernert, hear from the city about their partnership initiatives with WHALE, and join us in welcoming Tony Souza, historic preservation expert and […]
“Summer Solstice Soiree”, June 21st, Stone House at the Head of Westport:
Held along the banks of the Westport River, the Soiree will take place on the grounds of the Greek Revival Stone House built in 1830 by Captain Steven Howland. The landmark house was recently renovated by owners Michael Walden and Stephen Fletcher, and architect Kit Wise of Wise, Surma, Jones. Artisans that worked on the […]
MAY AHA!-Downtown Historic Walking Tour and Presentation with Tony Souza
AHA! night is Thursday, May 8, 2014 6:00 – 6:30 Walking Tour with Tony Souza, WHALE’s former Executive Director and nationally known preservation expert. Tour starts at the Robeson House, corner of William Street and North Second Street. 7:15 – 8:00 Tony Souza, WHALE’s former Executive Director and nationally known preservation expert will give a […]
New Bedford Port Society Complex
The Port Society Complex project is gaining steam with Mayor Mitchell’s announcement of a $100,000 CDBG grant for the proposed elevator at the Taste of the Port fundraising event. The event, put on by WHALE, the NB Port Society and the Working Waterfront Festival raised significant funds to support the project and was attended by […]
The Health of a Community
Article from Sacred Places ENewsletter on Wednesday April 30, 2014 There are some stories that exemplify larger ideals, some events that embody larger notions. At Partners for Sacred Places, we sometimes deal with a particular organization, or group of organizations, that truly understands and embodies all that Partners itself does. Partners’ interactions with the Inter-Church […]
New Bedford Jazz Festival and Your Theatre Partnership
The New Bedford Jazz Festival is set for June 14th at the City Pier from 2 to 7 PM. WHALE will have a historic project information table at the event. Over the last few months, WHALE has been partnering with Your Theatre to assist them in their review of possible downtown historic properties to relocate […]
Taste of the Port 2014 gala a huge success!
On behalf of the New Bedford Port Society, Waterfront Historic Area LeaguE, and Working Waterfront Festival, we would like to thank everyone who contributed to the success of the Taste of the Port event. This kickoff to our capital campaign raised significant funds to support the Port Society Complex Project and was attended by over […]
“Taste of the Port” Saturday March 29th 6 to 9 pm
Last week for tickets for this incredible event and it looks like a sell-out! Join us this Saturday at the NB Whaling Museum and enjoy signature seafood dishes by the area’s top chefs, an open bar, silent and live auction, and Jazz by Peter Arteaga. Keynote speaker, Congressman Barney Frank, will be speaking at 7 […]
SACRED PLACES; NEW DOLLARS/NEW PARTNERS PROGRAM WORKSHOPS VERY SUCCESSFUL
WHALE, the Inter-Church Council of Greater New Bedford, and the city of New Bedford hosted two days of workshops on March 21st and March 22nd for eight congregations under the New Dollars-New Partners Program with Partners for Sacred Places. Based in Philadelphia, Partners helps congregations practice “sound stewardship” of their historic buildings through business-oriented approaches […]
